Oil Prices in March 2013: WTI & Brent Daily Prices and Monthly Average
WTI averaged $92.94 per barrel in March 2013, down $2.37 (2.5%) from February 2013. A year earlier, in March 2012, it averaged $106.16, so the price was lower by $13.22 (12.5%) year over year.
Daily spot prices, March 2013
Chart data table (20 rows)
| Period | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2013 | $97.24 | $108.46 |
| Mar 27, 2013 | $96.53 | $108.51 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | $95.99 | $107.10 |
| Mar 25, 2013 | $94.55 | $106.66 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | $93.41 | $106.51 |
| Mar 21, 2013 | $92.46 | $106.41 |
| Mar 20, 2013 | $93.21 | $108.27 |
| Mar 19, 2013 | $92.44 | $106.91 |
| Mar 18, 2013 | $93.71 | $108.54 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | $93.49 | $109.32 |
| Mar 14, 2013 | $93.03 | $108.10 |
| Mar 13, 2013 | $92.47 | $107.51 |
| Mar 12, 2013 | $92.44 | $108.48 |
| Mar 11, 2013 | $92.07 | $108.64 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | $92.01 | $108.91 |
| Mar 7, 2013 | $91.53 | $110.42 |
| Mar 6, 2013 | $90.47 | $110.27 |
| Mar 5, 2013 | $90.88 | $110.42 |
| Mar 4, 2013 | $90.13 | $109.90 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | $90.71 | $110.14 |
Prices rose over the month, from $90.71 on Mar 1, 2013 to $97.24 on Mar 28, 2013, with gains on 15 of 20 trading days.
Brent averaged $108.47; its premium over WTI on matched dates averaged $15.54, with the daily Brent − WTI difference ranging from +$11.11 to +$19.80.
It was the second-lowest monthly average of 2013. Adjusted with CPI-U, the March 2013 average equals $134.53 in September 2026 dollars.
March 2013 summary
| Measure | WTI | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly average | $92.94 | $108.47 |
| Change vs February 2013 | −$2.37 | −$7.58 |
| Change vs March 2012 | −$13.22 | −$16.98 |
| Highest daily price | $97.24 Mar 28, 2013 | $110.42 Mar 5, 2013 |
| Lowest daily price | $90.13 Mar 4, 2013 | $106.41 Mar 21, 2013 |
| Published daily observations | 20 | 20 |
| Average in September 2026 dollars (CPI-U) | $134.53 | $157.01 |
Monthly averages are EIA's published figures. Real figures use CPI-U for March 2013.
Source and methodology
| Provider | Series | Units | Coverage | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RWTC — WTI spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Mar 1, 2013 – Mar 28, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 |
| U.S. Energy Information Administration | RBRTE — Brent spot price FOB (daily, monthly) | $/bbl | Mar 1, 2013 – Mar 28, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | CUUR0000SA0 — CPI-U, all items, NSA | index, 1982–84=100 | monthly | September 2026 |
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 5:27 PM CDT. Raw values are shown in source units; any conversion is labeled. See methodology and data sources.
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